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United South End Settlements' Children's Art Centre is a non-profit organization focused on it's mission to act as a catalyst, bringing together resources of participants, the community, and the agency to promote the stabilization and well-being of individuals and groups at risk within the community, nurture personal growth and development, build a sense of community, and foster an environment where all can thrive.

Upcoming Events

Color, Mixing & Reactions

Color, Mixing & Reaction — Exploring our world through our senses helps children develop important observation and language skills as they investigate, process, and come to understand new information. Mix colors using paint on textured surfaces such as tin foil, bubble wrap and contact paper. Learn how to make your...

Nature, Shapes & Patterns

Nature, Shapes & Patterns — Did you know that when children learn with all of their senses, their brain connections are stronger and their memories last longer? Explore animal habitats such as the arctic, ocean, desert and forest and engage our five senses in creative play using instant snow, ice, soapy bubbles, play...

Past Events

Children’s Art Centre Centennial Celebration

United South End Settlements’ Children’s Art Centre is an extraordinary place tucked behind a historic gate in the South End. Under a vaulted ceiling, youngsters create and experience art in a setting that was designed exclusively for children.

Hosted by WGBH’s Jared Bowen, the pARTy will feature the presentation of...

Arts in the Park

United South End Settlements’ Children’s Art Centre presents, the 10th annual Arts in the Park!

This hands-on event will showcase the artistic talents of artists and organizations from the South End/Greater Boston community in a day of multicultural and creative activities for nearly 600 children and families....

April Vacation Arts Program

Full day vacation programming for children ages 4.5 - 12. Arts Activities: Each day, children will be given the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of visual arts projects and techniques ranging from crafts projects to painting, printmaking and sculpture. All artwork will be yours to take home at the end of each session. Children will be...

February Vacation Arts Program

Full day vacation programming for children ages 4.5 - 12. Arts Activities: Each day, children will be given the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of visual arts projects and techniques ranging from crafts projects to painting, printmaking and sculpture. All artwork will be yours to take home at the end of each session. Children will be...

Creative workshops, visits to galleries and time in artist studios! Discover new techniques and create work with professional artists. Pre-registration required. At the completion of 8-weeks, students receive an FREE ART PACK of...

Mama & Me Parent and Child Art Classes at the Children's Art Centre

Mama and Me Parent and Child classes at the USES Children's Art Centre!

Mama and Me has partnered with USES to provide a variety of engaging parent and child art classes for children 10 months-4 years. These once a week classes are ideal for introducing your child to innovative arts experiences in a nurturing,...